Isaiah 43:1-4 (I especially like to insert my name wherever the passage refers to Jacob/Israel—try it!)

But now, this is what the LORD says—

he who created you, Jacob,

he who formed you, Israel:

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you;

and when you pass through the rivers,

they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire,

you will not be burned;

the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the LORD your God,

the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…

You are precious and honored in my sight,

and I love you…

Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Romans 8:37-39

In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 1:23: “…and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).

Favorite Songs:

Hymns: “Up From the Grave He Arose!” “Angels We Have Heard on High” “Love, Mercy, and Grace”

What is your favorite thing to do? I love to travel, play games and watch movies with my family and friends.

Favorite Passage(s):

Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ….

It’s important to remember that our real reward is in heaven and not in this world.

Favorite Songs:

God So Loved the World by Charles Billingsley and Born Again by Third Day

Favorite Movie: One of my favorite movies is “You’ve Got Mail” but I love almost any movie with Manhattan as the setting.

When do you do your best thinking? I do some of my best thinking when I’m in church. I hear one word from a sermon or a song and it helps me solve problems and make plans for the rest of the week. I also do some amazing thinking in the streets and subways of NYC. Yes…we love Manhattan and lived there during 9/11. A big piece of our hearts remain there.

Favorite book: My favorite fiction books are medical thrillers by Robin Cook. My most challenging and rewarding book to read is the Bible.

Favorite food: I love Mexican food - especially Chuy’s where Dave and I had our first date. I am also a fan of the Friday night “all you can eat” fried shrimp special at Asiel’s in Lake Jackson. Invite me along anytime and I’ll embarrass you with how much I can eat.

Dream vacation?? My dream vacation is in Bora Bora.

Favorite Author: Robin Cook

Favorite thing about FUMC?? I love the Praise Band, especially the drummer (who happens to be my husband.) I also truly love the people there - from the young kids to the seniors. Many of them have been a big part of our lives since we moved here to Lake Jackson in 2012.